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I'm actually surprised with how much they stuck to the story line in this novel adaption. It was also comical when ever Charlie (Barrymore) or her father used their abilities. You could 'see' the effects from it ie; Charlie's hair blowing around and the father having to hold the side of his head. Quite amusing it was, but that's what you get for a 1980's movie.
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Description:Stephen King's spine-tingling tome is the inspiration for this 1980s thriller starring Drew Barrymore as Charlie, an 8-year-old girl with a dubious gift: the ability to ignite fires with just a glance. But her gift quickly proves to be a curse after a mysterious government agency sets out to capture the girl so they can study her -- aStephen King's spine-tingling tome is the inspiration for this 1980s thriller starring Drew Barrymore as Charlie, an 8-year-old girl with a dubious gift: the ability to ignite fires with just a glance. But her gift quickly proves to be a curse after a mysterious government agency sets out to capture the girl so they can study her -- and then destroy her. Can Charlie and her loving father (David Keith) outrun them long enough to save their lives?... (more)(less)

"Bridgette Andersen, the star of Savannah Smiles, tested for the role of Charlie, ultimately played by Drew Barrymore.
According to director Mark L. Lester, Tangerine Dream never actually saw the film. They sent him some music and told him to choose whatever he liked. "

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Will she have the power... to survive?Story/Writing: ★★★ (3 / 5)
Haven't read the book yet, but I thought it had a decent story. Enough there to keep me watching anyway. I am guessing the novel is much better.
Acting: ★★☆ (2.5 / 5)
This is one of the places this movie falls a bit short, I think. If you ask me, the best acting in this is done by Art Carney, even though he doesn't even have much screen time, followed closely by George C. Scott.
Visuals: ★★★ (3 / 5)
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"Okay, her parents can mentally control people's behavior, she can light fires telepathically since birth and she is on the run, so obviously 8 year old Charlie McGee isn't the most popular kid in school.
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"I almost didn't include her because she can light fires with her mind, but little Charlie McGee is also pretty cool. She's on the run at the beginning of the movie with her psychic, fugitive father. She blames herself for the tragic death of her mother (which is actually unrelated to her...skills.) It's been a while since I saw this, but I don't remember her crying or acting too obnoxious. She is a good, tough kid with a huge burden (note: out and out psycho kids, even if they are "tough", such "